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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,067.10, 351,995.56 and 146,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,067.10, 351,995.56 and 146,169.30 is: 201,715.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,067.10 : 351,995.56 = 146,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,067.10/351,995.56 = 146,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,067.10x = 351,995.56 × 146,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,067.10x = 51,450,944,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,450,944,608.31/255,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,715.33

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